Oil Leaks, Tuning Issues, and Proper Crankcase Ventilation
By Gordon Young: Is improper control of blow-by gases in your crankcase causing problems in your engine? If any of these questions below sound familiar, then read on. “Why does my engine leak oil? I took care when fitting the gaskets and seals.” “Why do my valve...
Custom-made billet camshafts:
A few questions, some interesting answers - By Bertie S. Brown: Most camshafts look indistinguishable from one another—even custom camshafts. “Not mine,” declares blown alcohol pulling tractor champion Mike Wilhite. “Mine are 2.5 inches in diameter.” Wilhite, who runs...
Small block Hemi enters Grudge racing:
Speed, adrenaline, and pure theatrics - By Fergus Ogilvy: Grudge racing has dominated the drag racing scene in the southern US States for decades. But in recent years, the Internet has conquered every part of its frenetic life, particularly Facebook postings that have...
TorqStorm loosens purse strings and donates superchargers at 2018 Holley LS Festivals.
By Martha Maglone: During this year’s Holley LS Fest West in Las Vegas, NV (4-6 May) and also Holley’s LS Fest Bowling Green, KY (7-9 Sept), TorqStorm will give away a supercharger at each event to participants in the Three Pedals Rumble Index Class. The...
Aluminum repairs – parts restored, appearance improved
By Freddie Heaney: A call from a Muscle car owner arrived out of the blue. He told us there’s an aluminum repair specialist in Doraville, whose work deserves recognition, and if you want to learn about such a service, you won’t find another closer. He also recommends...
Clarifying piston balancing with a few words from Kaase
By Titus Bloom: “It’s hard for me to be persuaded on the merits of piston balancing,” said a leading oval track engine builder recently. “While operating, the piston is being thrust up against one side of the cylinder wall,” he continued, “wedged in one direction on...
TorqStorm reveals centrifugal supercharger kit for Chrysler Slant Six, the first of its kind
It’s been a busy year for TorqStorm, their 2017 inquiries for superchargers had tripled from the previous year. Established in 2009 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, TorqStorm's centrifugal supercharger had the advantage of being the product of two accomplished tool and die...
Joe Hornick: The man who mastered consultancy in racing
By Bertie S. Brown: At the lower rear corner of the rear wing of 2017 Funny Car National Champion, Robert Hight, a decal displays three letters: JHE, an abbreviation of Joe Hornick Enterprises. Hight won this year’s national championship at Pomona, Calif., and JHE,...
Seven consecutive Pro Stock victories, 10 wins from 24 events, and two new racing head designs
By Ben Mozart: Three years ago during a PRI interview in Indianapolis, Mike Androwick was asked about his future. His firm, Mike's Racing Heads, had supplied cylinder heads to various dirt track racing series, particularly in the northeast, and so successful were the...
New belt-drive assembly for LS
Innovators West is introducing two new belt-drive systems for LS engines. The first will suit engines of stock cam height and be available January 2018. The second will serve raised-cam engines and made available shortly thereafter. The new design incorporates...
Adding Boost? Compression, cams, and installation headaches.
By Fergus Ogilvy: The two most common uncertainties about the prospects of supercharging are fitment and engine tune. Will the supercharger fit under the hood and will it operate with all its accessories: alternator, power steering pump, and air conditioning...
Losing spark on your HEI ignition?
In this video Ray Bohacz explains how to diagnose and solve common problems associated with HEI ignition systems. These include marking the unit before dismantling, the care required during dismantling, checking the pick-up with an Ohmmeter, and examining the ignition...